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M332 HTA

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,623 mi
Last recorded145,623 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM332 HTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 145,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 145,052 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 145,050 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 144,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both tractor joints slight leak

Pass 18 Jul 2022 144,501 miles

both front tractor joints slight leak

Fail 23 May 2022 144,491 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

both front tractor joint seals slight leak

Pass 25 May 2021 143,170 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 143,170 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 141,718 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 141,713 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 140,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 140,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 137,931 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

chassis corroding in places

wipers wearing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 128,410 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 128,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 124,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 118,717 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 118,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,228 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 105,498 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 100,887 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 96,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 91,993 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 87,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 87,697 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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M332 HTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M332 HTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M332 HTA registered?

M332 HTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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